Castles & Canal Towns

Fairytale castles, medieval old towns and quiet canal mornings, linked by comfortable first-class trains.

Duration: 9 days
Group size: Max 16
Activity level: Easy
Best season: Year round

Day by day

Day 1
Arrive in Munich, welcome walk and beer-garden dinner.
Day 2
Day trip to the hilltop castle with skip-the-line entry.
Day 3–4
Romantic Road by rail: walled towns and half-timbered streets.
Day 5
High-speed train to the canal city, evening boat ride.
Day 6–7
Museums, markets, chocolate tasting and bike tour.
Day 8
Day trip to a smaller canal town.
Day 9
Breakfast and transfer to the airport.

Misty canal street with a small boat

What's included

8 nights in central 4-star hotels
Daily breakfast, 4 dinners
First-class rail passes
Castle and museum entries
Tour manager throughout

Not included: international flights, travel insurance, lunches unless stated, tips.

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